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Comparison: Firestone Roadhawk vs. Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (6)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2024 205/55 R16 View
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Summer
2023 205/55 R16 View
ADAC ADAC
Summer
2022 185/65 R15 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2021 205/55 R16 View
Autozeitung Autozeitung
Summer
2020 225/50 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Summer
2018 195/65 R15 View

Today we're looking at a comparison between the Firestone Roadhawk and the Dunlop Sport BluResponse, both popular summer tyre choices from their respective manufacturers, Firestone and Dunlop.


The Firestone Roadhawk boasts a rating of 72% from our team, while the Dunlop Sport BluResponse has scored a slightly higher 83%. Despite these similar percentiles, their strengths and weaknesses vary, shifting their rankings in different test categories.


Performance Assessment


In multiple tests, the Firestone Roadhawk demonstrated strong dry and wet handling, which consistently ranked as one of their best features, for instance in Autobild's test where it placed 3rd out of 51 tyres. However, it fell short in noise levels, receiving feedback for its elevated rolling noise. The tyre also showed good performance on dry roads and relatively low wear and tear, but had weaknesses in wet handling and was the loudest tyre in the ADAC 2022 test.


On the other hand, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse stood out for its low rolling resistance and high comfort in Autobild's test, ranking 8th in comparison. Feedback also noted its good performance on dry roads and handling aquaplaning in wet conditions. Nevertheless, minor weaknesses were observed in its wet braking and slightly below average mileage, bringing the tyre down in the ADAC 2024 test.


Test Positions


Overall, in head-to-head rankings, the Firestone Roadhawk's best result was 3rd in Autobild's test, while the Dunlop Sport BluResponse shined at 5th position in an ADAC test. Both tyres have shown both strengths and weaknesses across the tests, with their positions fluctuating depending on the testing category.


Verdict


In summary, the Firestone Roadhawk tends to score high for its handling, both dry and wet, but struggles with noise and wet braking. The Dunlop Sport BluResponse shines in comfort and handling aquaplaning in wet conditions, but has some weaknesses in wet braking and tyre longevity.


However, given the overall higher rating and consistent test positions, the Dunlop Sport BluResponse may be the stronger choice out of the two, assuming its minor weaknesses are not deal-breakers for your specific needs.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 6 tests

Wet Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
74%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Wet Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
65%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
57%
Wet Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
70%
Wet Circle Cornering
Firestone Roadhawk
87%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
80%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Aquaplaning Cross
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Best in category: Uniroyal RainExpert 3 (93.5%)
Dry Performance
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
85%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Dry Braking
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
82%
Dry Handling
Firestone Roadhawk
90%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
80%
Best: Giti Premium H1 (100.0%)
Dry Steering Reaction
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
93%
Best in category: Pirelli P1 Cinturato Verde (96.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
81%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Noise Exterior
Firestone Roadhawk
60%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
73%
Best: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Noise Interior
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Ride Comfort
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
88%
Best in category: Nokian Wetproof (100.0%)
Economy
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Firestone
Roadhawk
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
71%
Dunlop
Sport BluResponse
Rolling Resistance
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
83%
Mileage
Firestone Roadhawk
63%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse
58%
Best in category: Pirelli P7 Cinturato Blue (100.0%)

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